i did.
i wrote up a list of all the major parts and places i bought them online for the cheapest i found, and under it i have a bunch of instructions on how to build one.
i would be more then happy to just forward it to you

What does every one use for line. I have been pricing every thing out and I have a motor but the line is killing me. I work for a company that makes trailer hitches so the frame is cake and the rest of the parts are not that bad as long as I use a CC to start. The line is doubling my build cost is there a cheep line to use?

lfrider92

03-19-2010 8:40 AM

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Originally Posted by nbigger
(Post 1563467)

What does every one use for line. I have been pricing every thing out and I have a motor but the line is killing me. I work for a company that makes trailer hitches so the frame is cake and the rest of the parts are not that bad as long as I use a CC to start. The line is doubling my build cost is there a cheep line to use?

most people use this, not super expensive, and its strong as hell. it comes in a 600 foot spool, if you want more then that, you have to tie it together.
ive been using it since like may, and have had no problems, no signs of ware. just fading, but that was expected since mine is used in salt water 95% of the timehttp://www.seattlemarine.net/product...t=9374#details

newmy79

03-19-2010 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lfrider92
(Post 1563486)

most people use this, not super expensive, and its strong as hell. it comes in a 600 foot spool, if you want more then that, you have to tie it together.
ive been using it since like may, and have had no problems, no signs of ware. just fading, but that was expected since mine is used in salt water 95% of the timehttp://www.seattlemarine.net/product...t=9374#details

I built my own winch from a lot of info and help from David Christman. It cost be about $650. I was able to get a lot of the materials/parts for free from my father.

sorry for the type on "ware" just realized that.. oops. but anyways, i remeber helping justin, and it came out awesome! you been using it a bunch man?

newmy79

03-19-2010 11:27 AM

Yea we used it a few times last year and this past winter as well. Looking forward to the warmer days and we'll be ripping it up real soon!

lovin_the_wake

03-19-2010 1:51 PM

I built mine and F-ing Love It ! ! ! ! :) Pretty sure the reason I like it so much IS because I built it myself definitely recommend it, good experience

lfrider92

03-19-2010 2:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lovin_the_wake
(Post 1563620)

I built mine and F-ing Love It ! ! ! ! :) Pretty sure the reason I like it so much IS because I built it myself definitely recommend it, good experience

so true, all those hours building it, and knowing that the machine pulling you was built with your own hands is an awesome feeling. i think it makes you appreciate it much more.

nbigger

03-30-2010 6:06 AM

Has any one built there own spool that releases? I am thinking of making my spool with a pin that I could pull so it can spin on the axle.

ilboarder12

03-31-2010 11:19 PM

i'm planning on making my winch releaseable this summer. the big thing i've found it to make the sprocket releaseable instead of the spool, but the collar on the sprocket has to be pretty thick and bulky otherwise the torque from the motor will either break the pin or crack the collar.

lovin_the_wake

04-01-2010 1:57 PM

I made mine a releasing spool and the collar on mine is 1/4" thick and I haven't had any problems yet